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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.55, 14,333.67 and 3,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.55, 14,333.67 and 3,714.26 is: 5,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.55 : 14,333.67 = 3,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.55/14,333.67 = 3,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.55x = 14,333.67 × 3,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.55x = 53,238,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,977.13/9,553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.69

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